Located in extreme western North Dakota, McKenzie County is unique in its economy, landscape and attitude. Once known as the "Island Empire", the county is bordered by the Yellowstone River, Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River and the Little Missouri River. The natural resource based economy is dependent on farming and ranching and energy development with landscapes ranging from rich farmland to heavy badlands. The county is home to over 500,000 acres of Little Missouri National Grasslands, an area rich in oil reserves and grassland resources.

Location

Distance in miles from:

Bismarck, ND................................

190

Minot, ND......................................

125

Williston, ND.................................

46

Dickinson, ND................................

85

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN...............

575

Winnipeg, Manitoba........................

420

Denver, CO....................................

600

Seattle, WA...................................

1,200

Regina, Saskatchewan...................

245

Education

Nearest Vo-Tech:

Williston State College - 2 year (46 miles)

Nearest University: Minot State University (125 miles) Dickinson State University (86 miles)

Business Groups, Service &Social OrganizationsLions Masonic LodgeJaycees VFWRotary International Sons of NorwayAmerican Legion Knights of ColumbusEagles Watford City Community Benefit AssociationWatford City Economic Development CorporationWatford City Area Chamber of Commerce